Mental Health

Mental health contributes to your overall wellness. Learn about types of mental illness and how you can improve your overall outlook.

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11 5-Second Strategies to Stop Anxiety in Its Tracks

Top experts share exactly what you need to do to reduce those anxious feelings, both in the moment and for...


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18 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About CBD for Anxiety

You can find CBD oil in lip balm and shampoo, pain relief products and pet treats: Most tout CBD's supposed...


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29 Simple Habits that Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get...


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7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Watch Scary Movies

Discover what the "boo!" factor can do to your body—and your mind.


15 Best-Ever Comebacks to Body Shaming

Get inspired to stand up against body shamers with these bold and brilliant comebacks from empowering celebs and everyday women.


36 Depression Quotes That Capture Exactly What You’re Feeling

You'll laugh. You'll cry. And then hopefully you'll feel just a little bit less alone in your struggles.


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5 Free Personality Tests You Can Take in Minutes

These quick online quizzes offer surprisingly accurate snapshots of your defining characteristics.


10 Signs That You Might Be Depressed

When negative feelings linger and begin to take a toll on your job, health, or relationships, it's time to see...

10 Signs You Have Incredible Empathy

It's more than just being sensitive.


22 Ways to Stop Feeling Guilty All the Time

All that self-blame can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. Here’s how to retrain your brain...


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12 Clues to Spot a Narcissist

Experts say we're in an epidemic of narcissism. Do you know the telltale signs?


13 Common Words and Phrases That May Signal Depression

We all say these phrases from time to time, but if you notice yourself or a loved one using them...


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How to Calm Down: 24 Things to Do When You’re Angry

Are you an angry bird? Try these simple tricks to chill and think before you act.


How to Deal with a Depressed Spouse

If you think your partner may be depressed, your first step is to pay attention to the clues to get...


Top Tricks from Therapists on How to Deal with Anxiety

What's one of the worst things about having anxiety? Worrying about how much you worry. Here's how to stop.


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14 Things to Never Say to Someone with Depression

Even if you have the best of intentions, these tidbits of advice may hurt someone with depression more than they...


13 Signs You Could Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

If you've ever been through something dangerous, shocking, extremely unsafe or life-threatening, look out for these subtle changes in your...

12 Ways to Help Someone with Depression, According to Psychologists

It can be tough to know what to do or say, so use these ideas straight from mental health professionals...


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14 Things Only People with Anxiety Will Understand

Living with anxiety is a huge challenge, and few non-sufferers can comprehend how the mental illness affects people. Here's what...


8 Signs You Could Have High-Functioning Depression

Just because you're not too sad and listless to get out of bed doesn't mean you may not be depressed....


7 Silent Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety

Your anxiety may be affecting your life—and your general health—more than you realize. Here are the warning signs.


10 Foods That May Help Fight Depression

Treatment for depression can be a complicated process involving both therapy and medication. But one often-overlooked factor is nutrition.


Health Benefits of Hugging, Backed By Science

Hugs can be a surprisingly powerful health booster.

How Friends Relieve Stress and Help Us Cope

Friends are great, but most of us don't realize exactly how great: Here's how close relationships relieve stress and keep...


13 Suicide Warning Signs That Are Easy to Miss

Death by suicide is on the rise, and anyone can be at risk. Learn the subtle signs that someone might...


Why Childhood Trauma Puts You at Higher Risk for PTSD

People can suffer the exact same trauma side-by-side—yet only one will develop PTSD. Researchers are zeroing in why.


11 Telltale Signs You’re Being Passive Aggressive—Without Even Realizing It

Have you ever answered "no" when someone asked you if you were upset—even when you were fuming? If so, you...


12 Things You Should Really Never Microwave

Popping the wrong foods, containers, or mugs in the microwave could make you sick, expose you to harmful chemicals, or...


18 Everyday Things That Could Trigger Anxiety

If you're late for an appointment or about to meet your new boss, it's clear why you're anxious. But if...